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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
THE SULTANA'S BAND.
Musical Beauties Of the Orient-various
Kinds Of Dances.

Musical Beauties Of the Orient-various
Kinds Of Dances.
The sultana has n military band. They are
Gcorgians and CircaSsians. One lady plavs
the flute. another the horn and a moon faced
beauty tie trombone. while another fair one,
lildiz by name-meaning the star Of the
harem- -crouches pensiveIy at the feet of a
blue Dyed, dark haired girl Of the Orient.
who could not sit down because she must saw
nonstrous double bass viol. The double
bass is Chaldean. Her cheek is olive, Lcr
eyes Immense and the frinycs of her eyeli,s
astounding. Being Of mountain growth. she
has wlldness of temper and aspect which
nothing but the big double bass can tame.
They are dressed after the manner Of musi-
cians. They wear tunic and pantaloons of
white woolen stuff, faced with blue, and little
shakos TO match. They are quite martial in
their appearance, and PERHAPS they furnish
the hlnt for many of the fine displays upon
our nelodranatic stage
How are they taught music. Some of the
masters in the theatres in ConstantinopIe are
called In 10 give lessonG. While practicinc
with her masters, the women use a strip of
muslin over the head and shoulders, no,
always a successful yelling of their charms
Not satisfied with the hand without utiIiz-
ing II, the saltana must have q comic dance
then Turkish dance and pantnmiric. 4
bright Siri plays the young hero. who is a
Claude Melnottc, except that hc is house
painter and not gardener There is q
heroine and a porter who have heavy father.
and q harlequin and Coiumbine. To crown
the whole, a ballet is led by the ..Antelope,
"a beautiful girl of tha. name. The panto-
mime Is a rendition OF European life, bnt IL
bali which follows is more comical than the
Tontonime. II is realistic. O,~ artist
assists them IN its preparation. One % her
instructions is, that if 4 lady drops her Land
Serchief her partner should pick it up a:.d re. ;
store 1t with bow. All the ladies tif til /
bal! provide themselves with gay bandanas.
ana While dancing the nazurka. the gallon,
Or II" polka, and especially il the quadrilie
The hoor Is inconvenien.ly Strewn with hand
ierchicts. The hall becomes farcicallr
European by this extraordinary polit,p,,ss
DO not clain any royalty for any perform
ihce which may be suggested by these reyeI
ions OF the harem, but doubtless many u
nc most interesting OF our light and sj,,,-
ac'iiar dramas may find their source in the
contrasts, Sayeties, oddities. simplicity and
picndor of these Oriental homes
OK S Diversions of Diplomat in Turkey
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
Mr.. Lolin Thomson vice president OF

Mr.. John Thompson. vice president OF
the Chase National bank. of New York.
has plan for perfecting and perpetuating
the national bank system, which he outlines
as follows:
lst. Permit the banks to discontinue the
deposit of government bonds as security
for currency, and in lieu adopt the follow
ing:
I'd. Make ii legal for banks to obtain cur
rency from the treasury department of so
per cent on capital paid up.
Sd. Give this issue of currency preferred
lien on the entire assets "f the bank. includ-
ing the individual liability OF stockholders.
in case of insolvency.
ith. Divert the annual internal revenue
tax Of l per cent. per annum on circulation
into an insurance fund 10 be held in the
treasury of the United States as guaran
tee for the redemption of any currency
which may fail to be redeemed under the
above preferred arrangement.
Preserve IN the National Bank law all
the requirements now in force under that
act. keeping intact the central redemption
at Washington and the deposit Of 5 per
cent for such redemptions. keeping also in
force all the restrictions and regulations as
to the organizing and management of
banks, also the system of examinations.
The Dayton Journal declares that John
Sherman is the strongest man in the Repub-
lie. In record. ability and character, lie Is
all OF that.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
A Dog That Became Ealnoux.

Cob Emerson, of Auburn, Me-, has been
giving an account of dog that became IA
moas dnring the war. He belonged to n
Portsmouth man who enlisted at the benin
ming Of the war and took the dog with him.
both returned safely at the end Of three
nolths; but as the Tenth Maine passed
through Portsmouth on its way TO the front.
so-:ie Of the boys stole the dog and took him
with them. His owner sent tclccrams to
Boston, New York and Baltimore .!cmanding
his release, but the boys laughed and kept
the dog, who served two years with them.
and then went back to Maine. Then the
owner tried to get him, but two of the Tenth
boys hid him and carried hiI, to Auburn
whcre he rc-enlisted with the Twenty-ninth
Mainc and again went 20 the front, and was
killed ut Sabine Cross Roads. lie loved IL
battle and became terribly excited in action,
barking and Gnawing at the earth where the
bullets strIcn.-New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
The Fleck a Gold,

There is found in the chasm of the DEVILS
Bite, Wyoming, and there alone, curious
| little animal which Is generally known as
the feck o gold, thongh il also rejoices in the
| equally s!ittering names of the golden guide
| md the golden gopher. The little fellow un-
doubtediy belongs to the gopher tribe The
| .ieck o gold is Of general golden hue
This hue represents the various shades of
;old, from the duller colors of the precious
metal in its native state 10 the briliiancy
given by the stamp of the mint. The duller
iIuss are blended on the body, while the
brighter one spreads itself along the tail.
This tail is the glory of the feck o. gold and
the wonder of the beholtier. Fifteen inches
II length, or more than three times as long
Is the iit.le animal Of which it is a tazzlin.
continuation. this tail is as the glance OF
gold. Ii is instinct with action, an action
which has no apparent purpose but that of
display, and jerks and writhes, curls and
twists with the swiftncss and light Of a sun
ray. The fieck o gold is vainglorious con-
corning this tail, and when for his own edifi-
cation he folds it many times around his
body, transforming himself into a ball of
FURNISHED bullion, the brilliant exhibition
pleads hard in extenuation of the little fel-
lows vanity.
The tleck o geld digs deep, and his burrow
is regarded as an unfailing indication of the
presence of gold. As a matter of course.
many and diverse speculations are extant in
regard to the origin of this singular and
brilliant little animal. The theory most ad-
vanced and believed in is that the fieck o.
gold was at first but common gopher, but
hat the constant contact with the golden
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
HORSES FOR THE CITY.
tnterestin: Facts Abou: ''Ts:,ilroaslers' 1t
the Old Bulls Head

Interesting Facts Abou: ''Is.,iIroatlers' 1t
the Old Bulls Head
"Where do you get YOU. horscsf' was rs: ed
# George hill, genial fellow well known to
1calers in ''railroadcrs." near the o i Bulls
Head, u locality where horses / ave been
bought and sold for many a lon, d: Y.
I'VE get them from Kansas, principally"
answered George. although a great many
are brought from Illinois, and some from the
northern part OF this state. but Indiana sup
plies the market with the largest number of
railruaders'"
How are they purchasedf'
''Somc dealers have agents scattered over
the country, who purchase horses from the
farmers and send them to the city. The
agent receives a commission of 81 for each
horse thus delivered TO his employer Then
there are the agricultural fairs, the latter
sails, ba2ars in the cities and the large horse
markets in the west, where the 'railroaders'
are bought
I'm the trade 'railroaders' include horses
used for public hacks, cabs, coures, buses,
stages, park carriages, c..y railroad cars,
carts, drays, wagons, and vehicles in general
Farm horses also come under the head of
'railroaders.' Of course private carriage
horses area class above the useful 'railroader'
with his unpretentious name. The. best horses
are bred in old Kentucky.
"A good 'railroader' is worth at retail $3.50,
and at wholesale about half that amount
Carriage horses cost about 81 ,J0o a pair, aud
are therl fore too high priced for our custom
ars and their needs.
"The hores are shipped by rail in the
usual cattle car, which holds, " hen properly
slowed, about twenty four ponies or eighteen
horses. a more expensive and, for the occu-
pants, more comfortable way of Transporting
them, is to ship the horses through the Arm
Palace Car company. One of the coaches ti
this company is simply parlor car for
horses. in which there ere palatial accommo
lations for dozen and half
by looking at a horses head We are ofte
able to correctly judge of his characteristic
A horse with a wide forehead is intelligent
and doc!le, while that ole with O narrow
forehead and small eyes set back is mean,
vicious brute. Horses usually have good dis
positions, and are gentle when kindly treated
Car loads of thin, poor quality horses are
shipped from the west to various points in
the east. At these establishments the horses
are Kept for a month or two, as the case re-
Iuires, in a dimly lighted and warm stable.
and are fed on mu h composed of bran.
malt and water. Over the stalls is built Il
rack for the car carr wing the stuff, which i,
poured thence into the troughs These horss
are stall fed. Stall fed horses must be sold
as soon As possible after Icing put in condi.
tiol, for they will relapse into their former
state quickly. Yo-x Evening Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
SKIN! SCALP!
BLOOD!

Having been a sufferer for two years anda
hall from disease caused by bruise on the
leg, and having been cured by the CurIcuRA
RsNkDIkS when all other methods and rene
dies Jailed. deem IL my duty To recommend
them. | visited Hot Springs 10 no avail. and
tried several doctors without success. and at
ttsf our principal druggist. Mr.. John z. Fin
ay ITO whom shall ever feel grateful spoke
70 me about CuTICURA. and consented To give
them trial. with the result that | am per
icctiy cured. There is now no sore about me
think | can show the largest surface where
my suffering. sprang from of any one in the
state. The CrricUR. REMEDIES are the best
blood and skin cures manufactured | refer
TO druggist John Y. Einiay and Dr d q, Mont.
gomery. both nf this place, and 10 Dr. smith.
of Lake Lee. Miss
ALEXANDER BEACH. GreenyiIIe. Miss.
Mr.. Beach used the CUHCURA REMEDIES at our
request, with the results above stated
A. B. flNLAY 4 CO.. Druggists,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

All honor to Police Commissioner Hon.
james Boyle, one of the editorial writers
on tiis Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. for
his efforts to suppress gambling at the
quarters Of the Blaine club He simply did
his duty as an official and as gentleman.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

Are important problems, the former de-
pending greatly on the latter. Everyone is
familiar with the healthy properties Of fruit
and no one can afford to be sick and miser-
able while the pleasant California cOncen-
trated liquid fruit remedy. Syrup Of Figs.
may be had of our enterprising druggist
d. T. j. Casper.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

Warden Coffin is taking extra pains %
guard .Blinky" Morgan. the c'nric'ed
m ,rdrrer Of the Cleveland polio man. and
keep him -safely until lie can be nang d.
The murder was committed in the interest
of the Cleveland fur robbers.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

/, The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Commercial Gaz.t'e, writing of
the NNN ork election. says:
II the issue in that contest had been made
directly on the president. coupled with his
ambition for another term in the presidency.
hs wound have beeu beaten ''out of his
booes." There are thousands of democrats
in the Empire state. Is there are in other
states, who, under no conditions. will
aeniu support Mr. Cleveland.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

General Joe Hawley, L. S. senator from
Connecticut. has married Miss Edith Hor-
ner, q beautiful and accomplished English
lady vino has been head nurse at Blockiey
hospital. Philadelphia- He made her &C
ouaiptancs on an ocean trip.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

.Nuv>> OF the good things Of this
NNNJ life are sorrowfully let
alone ON account Of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsir Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
indigestion and Constipation; sold on .
positive guarantee at Is and 50 cents, BY
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
Intsrss,ed People.

Advertising patent medicine in the pc
culiar way in which the proprietor OF
kemp's Baisam. for coughs and colds. does
il is indeed wonderful. He authorizes L.
j. Casper, druggist. Al east Main street, tn
give those who call for il sample bottle
free, that they may try it before purchas-
ing. The large BOTTLES are So and 81. We
certainly would advise trial. 1t may save
you from consumption.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

Our American Henry NJ Stanleyr has
probably reached Emm Bry. in the heart Of
Africa. by this time. IL i. in the habit OF
enlting fo his destination.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

The. Taylor House. at FredOnia, Chau-
tauqua county, New York, was Illuminated
with natural gas, in honor of Lafayette.
who visited the town named In 1894. And
still Fredonia did not become great city.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

There does not seem 10 be- quite room
enough in London. England. for two such
great Americans as the Hon. Buffalo Bill
Cody and the Hon. John Lawrence Sulli-
van, of '.B0sting"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

A single bottle OF Ayers Sarsaparilla
will establish the merits of this medicine as
a blood purifier. Many thousands of peo-
pie are yearly cured of chronic diseases by
the faithful use of this remedy. 1t is un-
eqialed for the cure CT scrofula.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
Sneezing Catarrh.

The distressing sneeze. sneeze. sneezs. the
acrid. watery discharges from the eyes and
nose. the painful Inflammation extending TO
the throat. the swelling Of the mucous lining.
causing choking sensations. cough. ringing
noises in the head and splitting hexdacbe,-
how familiar these symptoms are to thous
ands who suffer periodically from head colds
or influenza. and who live IN ignorance of the
fact that single application of SANroRp's
RADICAL CURE FOR CArARRH will afford instan-
taneous relief
But this treatment in cases Of simple Ca
tarrh gives but q faint idea of what this RENE
dy will do In the chronic forms, where the
breashing 10 O6structed by choking. putrid
mucous accumuati0ns. the hearing affected,
smell and taste gone. throat liberated and
hacking cough gradually fastening itself upon
the debilitated system. Then it is that the
marvellous curative power of SANroRp's KApI-
CAL CURE manifests itself in instantaneous
and grateful relief. Cure begins from the FIRST
application. 1t Is rapid, radical. permanent,
economical. safe.
SANFoRp's RADICAL CURE consists of one bot
tie Of the RADICAL CURK, one box ofCArARRH-
Al SOLVENT and one IMPROVED IyHALER, ali
wrapped In one package. with treatise and
directions, and sold by all druggists for 81 90 |
FOtter Drug and Chemical Co.. Boston. |
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

For . nan who has put the country under
obliKatioas to him for some excellent work.
fearisssly performed, Mr.. Anthony Com
stock ID the most prepOsterous ass that
walks on two legs. His latest performance
IL the arrest of . man in New York for
selling photographs of pictures which have
hung on the walls OF the French salon
Anthony bought them himself and after q
vain search for anything which could be
supposed to represent raiment, he decides
that they are Obscene.-TOiedo CONNER
cidI
Mr.. Anthony Comstock is no. . 'prepos-
ferrous ass" Many of tho pictures shown
IN the Paris salon are grossly obscene and
are not fit to be looked At by anybody.
That any person knows who has attended
the exhibitions alluded to. And the photo
graphs are undoubtedly quite as indecent
- the originals-as indecent. in fact. as
those advertising cards of cigars aud to-
bacco that are seen in some shop windows
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
Hint for the C.acb,,,r (iub

The Mexican STAGE coach always has
two CrivcTS-onc to hold the reins and the
other 10 do the whipping. The latter car
rics bag of stones to throw ut the lead.
ers.- Overland Monthly.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

We Infer. from some remarks he makes.
that the editor Of the Bellefcntaine Repub-
licrn Is In favor Of Blaine's nomination
and Naez.tipu In 1855
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

Sheridan Shook New York brewer. a
NQ1Hhiisaa. AnA the owner of the Morton
House. which has . bar. declares in favor
efosanty option as to the liquor traffic.
He says-: II am In favor OF local option
ssd noderate license. Let St. Lawrence
county shut out the sale of liquor entirely
n she - elects. But let New York sell all
~ liquor she wants to sell. under license
Eestricti0n. This is my doctrine. The
0Aio people have got pretty good idea of
Il and have settled the liquor question
quite thoroughly. by local option and tax
which = about the same as license. The
reSdif b large majority for Foraker for
eovsgner.. We Do not quote Shook because
- approve Of him, but to show the pro-
bFe0 Intelligent brewers are making and
- call sttsntion Of the republicans of Ohio
- the significant fact that Mr.. Shook, a
leev3 , IN favor Of county, Is we'll rs
epw1 estssa.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

Josiah Miller. editor of the Augusta (Ga. J
Gdzette. has resigned his membership in
the Methodist church In order to fight .
duel
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

She-oh. Jacob. Jacob, haf dropped der
Limb@rger che, Sc out of ter back Window"
He-Vot a galamities! Now will come to us
pretty quick ter board of health nit elm
cholera case"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

DR.. Van Tenkate. distinguished scien-
tist from Holland. is in Washington on his
way to Arizona. where he will search for
prehistoric relics ag
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

Thus far no one has heen able to get a
corner on Persian rugs. They never will as
lony As the New .I.rsey factories continue
to run day and night.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

The largest block Of Barre (Vt) granite
.v.r quarried weighs fifty tons. 1t took
twenty days to haul it four miles on rollers
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

ITO live hundred years." said DIR.
Walker. take bottle Of Vinegar Bitters
every year"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
SAVED MYkO,HFR.S life.

Ever since can remember. my mother has
suffered from a milk leg Nothing would do
her any good. She had the best medical tai
ent, but they all did her no good. She suffered
with her lex for thirty years and never knew
We'll day. she would have TO sit up half III e
night. holding up her leg and meaning. She
hau no peace. she used all the best known
remedies In the country without effect [
asked her 10 try your tUTICUR. REMEDIES. Got
ner bottle OF 'uTlCJR, kESoLyENr. and she
TOOK u. and has taken IN all six or seven bot
es. ana now she Is a well woman today Her
leg IS entirely healed and her health was
never hetter- She can go out every day some
thing she has done in ten years. so you see 1
cannot help stating to you about your wonder
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mother lie. cannot find words TO ex press
my gratitude, have advertised , our CuricuRA
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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

When you want good coal 60 to WheId0n
4 Merrill, Grand opera house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
,CN<oc that are fre,fui, peevish.

cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie Teething Pains. OF
Stomach Disorders, >an be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
t coutains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price % cents. Sold bv
Frank II. Coblent7, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

The annual bound volume of The Pnnsy
published monthly by the ID. Lothrop Co..
Boston, has just made its appear
snce. and will be greeted with delight by
thousands Of readers who number the pre-
ceding volumes in their home Libraries.
The Pdnsy has q wide and constantly in
creasing circul ton in every part OF the
country. and it richly deserves it. The
twelve numbers for 1887 which are here
brought together are enclosed In q hand
some cover. and make one of the brightest
books of the season. 1t is full Of instruc-
tive, entertaining mstter-storiss, sketche.
and poems, and is very fully illustrated.
There will be gathering of business and
professional men at the residence of Dr.
John H. Rodgers, on north Limestone
street, Friday evening at a quarter before
$ O'c'ock. to meet Mr.. f A. Daniels, presi-
dent. and Mr.. d. A. Sinclair. general sec
retary. Of the Dayton Y. NJ. c. A.. and Mr.
G. \. Biorce, Of Dayton, member of the
state committee OF the Y. NJ. c. A. Of
Ohio. and confer with them concerning the
and desirsbility of organizing an
association here.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

A burning shame-A lighted cheap cigar.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

Sir Anthony Froude. the great Enftish
historian. says Ireland can only be ruled by
Sopce Of law.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

pIMPLES. Blackheads. chapped and oily
1 N skin prevented by CuTICuRA MEpicArED
Soar,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

The Florida orange crop will be about
three times Is large this year as it WAS last.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16
REPUBLIC BUILDING.
SPRIN0FJELD, OHIO.
~ Ne. $50.

ueba .soW eveslss. NOVEMBER is. 1887.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-16

All eOmmunication0 and contributions
oA01lA - addressed to CLIFIoS n. NIcHoLe,
iitoe. anl Al business letters to THonAs g.
-HnDUA OAnAGoe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-04

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT-BY THE
n day, week or month. Call Gt 1000 Market
Street, up stairs, for particulars. my4q